Course Descriptions

The role of the physical therapist assistant within the health care system; standards of practice; professionalism; function of physical therapy personnel; psychosocial aspects of caring; and interpersonal communication. (A special fee will be assessed).

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite PTHA 121

PTHA
112
,
FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY

4
(6)

Study of the anatomical and mechanical aspects of human motion. Evaluation of joint motion related to locomotion, work and force. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed).

Instruction in the principles and practices of therapeutic applications of basic treatment techniques; modalities and exercise programs; basic gait and functional training. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.)

Focus on exercise, and treatments for various body systems and conditions, including stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, pulmonary rehabilitation, total joints, and other rehabilitation needs. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.)

Introductory experience in a clinical setting. Under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, student will apply learned techniques. (Clinical practice 32 hours a week for 5 weeks)(A special fee will be assessed.)